Sasha's journals are harmless. Although not much substance at times like getting a tan :sheesh: but she is catering more to her fans than the general figure skating fans. Some of her fans seem to be very interested on that.

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because I am also starving for info from many skaters. Then again no skin off my back, if that's all Sasha wants to divulge at this time that's her business I won't lose any sleep over that.

I LOVE that watch, I'd do just about anything to get my hands on one! But the ad itself? Blech! I find nothing charming about Sasha, to me she is the complete antithesis of chasm, very cold and unfeeling and introverted when she is out there on the ice. Some flashy moves and nothing more. Talented, sure. One of the top skaters today, can't argue with that. But charming? I don't think so. Unstoppable? Definitely not! Lucky for Citizen, most people who see that ad have no idea who Sasha Cohen is.

The point would be the free and open exchange of ideas with (hopefully) both sides learning from it. Fans can always discuss their favorite skaters on their respective fan sites. I don't buy into the ideal that you should only say nice things or remain silent. The boards would be filled with tedious, mind numbing gush threads. That, IMO, would be absolutely pointless. Instead, I believe people should say what they think, but say it respectfully.

I was just making a suggestion. It just seems like the threads that turn into "Michelle VS. Sasha" discussions and vice versa, all look the same after a while, which seems pointless, also. Believe me, I've got a backbone, but there are times where you just got to pick your battles. I guess, I'm just asking people to think before they post. We're probably both right.